How To Fix WB718 - Stock transport orders exist for the item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB - Messages for assortment list

• Message number: 718

• Message text: Stock transport orders exist for the item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB718 - Stock transport orders exist for the item ?

  The SAP error message WB718 indicates that there are stock transport orders (STOs) associated with a particular item, which is preventing certain actions from being completed. This error typically arises in scenarios where you are trying to perform a transaction that requires the item to be free of any pending stock transport orders, such as deleting or changing the item in a purchase order or material master.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of the WB718 error is the existence of open stock transport orders for the specified item. This means that there are pending transactions that involve the transfer of stock between different locations (plants or storage locations) that have not yet been completed or closed.
  Solution:
  To resolve the WB718 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Open Stock Transport Orders:
  
  Use transaction code ME2O (Stock Transport Order) or ME2L (Purchase Orders by Vendor) to list the stock transport orders related to the item in question.
  Filter the results by the material number or other relevant criteria to identify the specific STOs.
  
  
  
  Review the Status of the STOs:
  
  Check the status of the identified stock transport orders. If they are still open, you will need to either complete or cancel them, depending on your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Complete or Cancel the STOs:
  
  If the STOs are valid and should be completed, ensure that the necessary goods movements are performed to finalize the transfer.
  If the STOs are no longer needed, you can cancel them using transaction code ME22N (Change Purchase Order) or ME22 (Change Stock Transport Order).
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Original Action:
  
  Once the stock transport orders are either completed or canceled, you can re-attempt the action that triggered the WB718 error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME2O: Display Stock Transport Orders
  ME2L: Display Purchase Orders by Vendor
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  MBST: Cancel Material Document
  
  
  
  Stock Transport Order Process:
  
  Understand the process of stock transport orders, which typically involves creating a purchase order for stock transfer, performing goods receipt, and then executing the goods issue.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on stock transport orders and related processes.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WB718 error and proceed with your intended actions in SAP.